Where to stay on the Gold Coast

If you want to be in the thick of the action, pick a spot in Surfer’s Paradise or Broadbeach, where dining, shopping and entertainment options will have you extending your beach day late into the evening. Craving a cruisier beach vibe? Set up shop at a self-contained apartment in Burleigh Heads or Currumbin, where the pace is a little slower, but the beaches are just as brilliant.

For a more country escape, try a bed and breakfast in the Gold Coast Hinterland. The views alone will get you in the holiday feels, but the art trail, boutique shopping and country cafes might make you want to make a tree change forever.

Mantra Circle on Cavill is located in a popular retail precinct in the heart of Surfers Paradise, just off Cavill Avenue. Staying here, you are in the perfect location to explore this thriving area of the Gold Coast.

Turtle Beach Resort provides premier family accommodation set in a sub-tropical oasis just 300 metres to the beach. Truly a relaxing holiday home, the resort offers spacious one, two and three bedroom fully self-contained apartments in a three storey walk up complex (please note there are no lifts).

A sanctuary beach haven that ignites the senses, restores the soul and excites the spirits. Located in the heart of Broadbeach, just 200 metres from patrolled beaches, a luxurious hotel featuring 296 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, all with breathtaking ocean or hinterland views.

Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise is centrally located between Surfers Paradise and the adjoining trendy suburb of Broadbeach. Award winning dining, the beach, major shopping centres, The Star and Gold Coast Convention Centre are within walking distance from the hotel.

At BreakFree Cosmopolitan you’ll discover ideal Gold Coast accommodation. Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise you are ideally positioned to explore all this thriving beachside city has to offer.
Shops, restaurants and attractions are just a short stroll away and the famous Surfers Paradise beach is an easy walking distance from your self-contained apartment.

Contessa Holiday Apartments are ideally located near the broad, white sandy beaches of the Gold Coast’s Main Beach. It is only a short stroll to cosmopolitan Tedder Avenue, with its world class restaurants offering superb cuisines and alfresco dining.

There's no better place to make your next holiday destination than Nobby Beach Holiday Village. Centrally located in the heart of the Gold Coast, Nobby Beach Holiday Village is close to all the attractions, providing the perfect accommodation for your Queensland holiday.

Within walking distance of the beach and close to the centre of Surfers Paradise, Mantra Wings offers contemporary accommodation in a great Gold Coast location. It is part of Gold Coast’s history, being built on the site of the iconic Pink Poodle Motel, a local landmark for more than 40 years.

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park and Motel provides you with the ultimate Gold Coast getaway. They are only 15 minutes from the heart of Surfers Paradise, and are located in the heart of the theme park precinct, minutes from all the attractions, including Movie World, Wet'N'Wild, Dream World, White Water World and the Australian Outback Spectacular.

Gold Coast hotels and resorts

You’ll find big hotel chains and boutique resorts scattered across the Gold Coast with the majority in Surfer’s Paradise and Broadbeach. You can choose from 3-star to 5-star accommodation types, additional luxuries, pools, ocean views and spa treatments that will have you pampered during your stay on the Gold Coast.

Gold Coast apartments

If you’re after self-contained apartments or are staying longer and want a feel of home, you can rent a Gold Coast apartment for you and your family to enjoy. These range from budget to penthouse and include a variety of studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom apartments.

Family-friendly and holiday houses

If you’re travelling with a group of friends, colleagues or holidaying with your little ones, look no further than a holiday house on the Gold Coast. Holiday houses can accommodate large groups of people and can cater to a variety of needs, plus you’ll get heaps of space for kids to play.

If you’re looking for a romantic escape, rent a holiday house in the Hinterland or book yourself into a cooking school retreat which also includes accommodation in quaint cottages overlooking national parks.

Budget accommodation on the Gold Coast

There are cheaper hotels and motels also on offer along the Gold Coast. Backpackers and those travelling on a budget will find boutique hostels catering to many needs. From private rooms to shared dorm style accommodation options, you’ll find the right accommodation at the right price.

If you’re driving around the Gold Coast in your caravan or motor home, you’ll find lots of caravan parks along the coast with waterfront views.